Student Spotlight: Lauren Williams

Hesitant to stay in the bluegrass state, Lauren Williams, a senior business major at UofL, chose the University of Louisville as her destination for her collegiate career. From Larry Ryle High School in Northern Kentucky, Lauren is grateful for all of theopportunities UofL has offered her.

“My favorite thing about being a Louisville Cardinal …all the experiences that I have gained from being here. It definitely wasn’t what I pictured for myself but I’m happy with the way it turned out and it afforded me so many opportunities.”

"It definitely wasn’t what I pictured for myself, but I’m happy with the way it turned out and the way it afforded me so many opportunities.”

Outside of her involvements, Lauren still finds time to enjoy her hobbies. “Laughing is my favorite thing to do, it’s the best medicine.” Lauren also enjoys playing basketball and volleyball. Laurens also says she loves theLouisville park systems, “we just don’t have that in Northern Kentucky.”

Future Plans

After graduation, Lauren will start her post-grad career at Cintas, where she has interned for the last three summers. As for the future, “I will write a fiction novel,” said Lauren. Along with writing a novel, “I just really look forward to doing more service; I’m looking forward to paying it forward.”